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All the Stars in Heaven

Dayna — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:26:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer All the Stars in Heaven by Michele Paige Holmes. Published by Covenant...

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Shelter From the Storm

Dayna — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:01:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Shelter From the Storm by Anita Stansfield. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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Seminary Snapshots

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:08:00 -0700

The Thursday, May 14, 2009 issue of _The Mormon Times_ (a section that appears each Thursday in the _Deseret News_ newspaper published...

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Epicenter

Dayna — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:45:00 -0700

Reviewed by Teri Graff, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Epicenter by Sonia O'Brien. Published by Covenant Communications, Inc. Retail...

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Tower of Strength

Dayna — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:31:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Tower of Strength by Annette Lyon. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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Tribunal

Dayna — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:21:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Tribunal by Sandra Grey. Published by Covenant Communications, Inc. Retail Price:...

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Lemon Tart

Dayna — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:09:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Lemon Tart by Josi S. Kilpack. Published by Deseret Book. Retail Price:...

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Isabelle Webb: Legend of the Jewel

Dayna — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:01:00 -0700

Reviewed by McKenzie Stephens, Teen LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Isabelle Webb: Legend of the Jewel by N.C. Allen. Published by Covenant...

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Lockdown

Dayna — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:34:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Lockdown by Traci Hunter Abramson. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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Student Scripture Mastery Videos

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:09:00 -0700

Question: What do Seminary classes from these cities have in common? * Oakley, Idaho * Bayfield,...

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Shadow of the Crown

Dayna — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:41:00 -0700

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Shadow of the Crown by Jeri Gilchrist. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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S&I Annual Report 2009

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:43:00 -0700

Have you ever been asked questions like these: 1) How many students are enrolled in Seminary? 2) Where and...

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Activity: April 2009 General Conference Activity Packet

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:25:00 -0700

Melanie Day of Sugardoodle.net has put together an activity booklet for 2009 General Conference. The youngsters will love...

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Seminary Notes: What to Remember...

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:22:00 -0700

A poem for today... WHAT TO REMEMBER AND WHAT TO FORGET by Priscilla Leonard Forget each...

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Book Review: Saying It Like It Is

Melanie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:19:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Saying It Like It Is by Sheri Dew. Published by Deseret Book. Retail Price:...

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An Unlikely Mormon - the Conversion Story of Glenn Beck

Melanie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:05:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer An Unlikely Mormon - the Conversion Story of Glenn Beck (DVD) Published by...

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D&C Lesson 13 - This Generation Shall Have My Word through You

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:03:00 -0700

This Week's Reading Assignment Our Heritage, pages 23–25, 41, 58 Lesson Summary The Lord declared that the people in this...

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Primary Sharing Time: I Will Obey My Parents

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:28:00 -0700

Primary Sharing Time lesson outline titled "I will obey my Parents." The download is a MS Word document. Source:... Read full...

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Fablehaven, Vol. 4: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary

Dayna — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:07:00 -0700

Reviewed by McKenzie Stephens, Teen LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Fablehaven, Vol. 4: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary by Brandon Mull....

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Adventurers Wanted, Book 1: Slathbog's Gold

Dayna — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:41:00 -0700

Reviewed by McKenzie Stephens, Teen LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Adventurers Wanted, Book 1: Slathbog's Gold by M.L. Forman. Published...

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Backward Words

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:29:00 -0800

. Here's a quick and easy Attention Getter that you can use at the beginning of a lesson: Select a question related...

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D&C Lesson 12 - The Gathering of My People

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:21:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 29:1–8; D&C 33:3–7; D&C 37; D&C 38:24–41; D&C 52:2–5, D&C 52:42–43;...

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D&C Lesson 11 - The Field Is White Already to Harvest

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:01:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 4, D&C 11, D&C 12, D&C 14, D&C 15, D&C 16, D&C 18, D&C 31, D&C...

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Image & Clipart: Oquirrh Mountain, Utah Temple Picture

LDSFiles.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:51:00 -0800

Artist's rendering of the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple exterior. Download the larger sized picture below. Source: LDS.org Read...

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A View of Jerusalem

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:20:00 -0800

As you teach from the scriptures, it is always helpful to have new and interesting experiences and stories to share with your...

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Image & Clipart: Gila Valley, Arizona Temple Picture

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:42:00 -0800

Groundbreaking is taking place for the construction of the third Arizona temple, located in Gila Valley, near Thatcher. This file...

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Scripture Study Aid: List of Old Testament Prophets

LDSFiles.com — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:40:00 -0800

Since the time of Adam, God has called men to be his prophets. This list is of the prophets from Old Testament times from Adam...

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Promises to Keep - Diane's Story

Dayna — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:59:00 -0800

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Promises to Keep - Diane's Story by Dean Hughes. Published by Deseret...

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I Just Got a Letter From Allyson Pringle

Dayna — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:44:00 -0800

Reviewed by McKenzie Stephens, Teen LDSFiles.com Staff Writer I Just Got a Letter From Allyson Pringle by Anya Bateman. Published by...

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A Teacher's Example

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:40:00 -0800

. President Gordon B. Hinckley had a wonderful way of admonishing and encouraging -- all at the same time. You may...

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An 1852 Editorial

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:38:00 -0800

. You may occasionally find students who challenge you in class by saying something similar to: "Why should I even...

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Primary Sharing Time Activity: Daddy's Shoes

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:24:00 -0800

Inspired from the March 2009 Friend, use this activity for a Primary Sharing Time to teach important principles about the role...

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Bright Blue Miracle

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:58:00 -0800

Reviewed by McKenzie Stephens, Teen LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Bright Blue Miracle by Becca Wilhite. Published by Shadow...

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Poisoned Pedigree

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:57:00 -0800

Reviewed by Ashley Graff, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Poisoned Pedigree by G. G. Vandagriff. Published by Deseret Book. Retail Price:...

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All's Fair

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:56:00 -0800

Reviewed by Ashley Graff, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer All's Fair by Julie Coulter Bellon. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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D&C Lesson 10 - This Is My Voice unto All

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 25 Lesson Summary Historical summary April to July 1830. Husbands and wives to support and...

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The Hometown Weekly: Good News for a Change

LDSFiles.com — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:11:00 -0800

Reviewed by Ashley Graff, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer The Hometown Weekly: Good News for a Change by Bruce Lindsay. Published by...

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The Arthurian Omen

LDSFiles.com — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Reviewed by Ashley Graff, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer The Arthurian Omen by G. G. Vandagriff. Published by Shadow Mountain. Retail...

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Daily Scripture Reading

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:35:00 -0800

Encouraging students (and reminding ourselves, too) to read the scripture daily is an extremely worthwhile activity. Here is a...

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D&C Lesson 9 - The Only True and Living Church

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:59:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 20:1–36, D&C 20:68–69, D&C 20:75–79; D&C 21; D&C 27; D&C 115:1–4; Our...

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An Unlikely Mormon - The Conversion Story of Glenn Beck on DVD

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:30:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer An Unlikely Mormon - The Conversion Story of Glenn Beck on DVD. Published by...

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Teaching Students to Teach Themselves

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:33:00 -0800

The first 2009 issue of "The Religious Educator" (Volume 10, Number 1) contains a conversation with Elder Dale E. Miller, who served...

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D&C Lesson 8 - The Restoration of the Priesthood

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:55:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 13; D&C 20:38–67; D&C 27:12–13; D&C 84:6–30; D&C 107:1–20; D&C 110:11–16;...

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D&C Lesson 7 - The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:53:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment See Class Member Study Guide Lesson Summary Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance. Baptism, an...

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D&C Lesson 6 - I Will Tell You In Your Mind and In Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost

LDSFiles.com — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:52:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 6; 8; 9; 11 Lesson Summary How the Holy Ghost communicates with us. Cautions about personal...

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LDS Library 2009

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:31:00 -0800

My absolute favorite tool for researching gospel questions is a software product called LDS LIBRARY 2009. With one search, for...

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BYU Saints at War Project

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:16:00 -0800

Occasionally (and this is one of those rare instances), I will take the opportunity to share non-Seminary information with you... I...

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New Scripture Mastery Aids

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:30:00 -0800

A few weeks ago I mentioned "A Brand New Year" -- the church's new website for youth and youth leaders. In that newsletter, I briefly...

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A Brand New Year

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:31:00 -0800

I want to ensure that all [Seminary-Notes] readers are aware that the church has launched a wonderful youth-oriented website entitled:...

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Don't Cry Wolf

LDSFiles.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:26:00 -0800

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Don't Cry Wolf by Clair M. Poulson. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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A Distant Thunder

LDSFiles.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:26:00 -0800

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer A Distant Thunder by Anita Stansfield. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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Royal Target

LDSFiles.com — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:09:00 -0800

Reviewed by Dayna Davis, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Royal Target by Traci Hunter Abramson. Published by Covenant Communications,...

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D&C Lesson 5 - This is the Spirit of Revelation

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:51:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment D&C 6, D&C 8, D&C 9, Joseph Smith—History 1:8–17 Lesson Summary Historical summary...

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Are You Closer to the Savior?

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:26:00 -0800

As you begin the new calendar year with your students, you may wish to take a few minutes during one of your first lessons to ask your...

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D&C Lesson 4 - Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:49:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment JS-History 1:27–65; D&C 3; D&C 5; D&C 10; D&C 17; D&C 20:5–15; D&C...

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D&C Lesson 3 - I Had Seen a Vision

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:48:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment Joseph Smith—History 1:1–26 Lesson Summary The Great Apostasy and preparation for a restoration. The...

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D&C Lesson 2 - Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:45:00 -0800

The Doctrine & Covenants testifies of Christ. Jesus Christ suffered the pain of all men. The Savior's roles and attributes. This...

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D&C Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:43:00 -0800

This Week's Reading Assignment No Reading Assignment Lesson Summary An introduction to a study of the Doctrine & Covenants and...

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A New Year’s Resolution

Bill Beardall — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:54:00 -0800

The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that “A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge” (History of the Church, 4:588). On another...

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Story Day

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:49:00 -0800

Almost everyone likes to hear a good story... You may wish to take an upcoming activity day and make it a "Story Day." There are...

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Knowledge of Eternal Truth Is Essential

Bill Beardall — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:18:00 -0800

A couple weeks ago I prepared to teach the Joseph Smith lesson Gaining Knowledge of Eternal Truths. A study of this lesson reminds us...

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Reunion

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:22:00 -0800

Reviewed by Ashley Graff, Teen LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Reunion by Allyson B. Condie. Published by Deseret Book. Retail Price:...

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Christmas Attitude

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:25:00 -0800

We have so much to be thankful for at this Christmas season! Here's a favorite story of mine from Elder Dallin H. Oaksthat shows the...

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Think to Thank

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:35:00 -0800

Think to Thank . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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Shaken Faith Syndrome

LDSFiles.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:51:00 -0800

I recently finished reading the book, Shaken Faith Syndrome, by Michael R. Ash. The subtitle of the book explains its purpose,...

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Opening Doors

LDSFiles.com — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:35:00 -0800

Opening Doors . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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A Vision of Christ

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:37:00 -0800

A Vision of Christ . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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Personalized Birthday Cards

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:38:00 -0700

Personalized Birthday Cards . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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When In Doubt, Leave It Out

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:39:00 -0700

When In Doubt, Leave It Out . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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Prayers of Thanks

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:41:00 -0700

Prayers of Thanks . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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The Importance of Music

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:42:00 -0700

The Importance of Music . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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Jewish Holiday Helps

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:41:00 -0700

Jewish Holiday Helps . [Seminary-Notes] ==================================== FOR YOUR INFORMATION......

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Church Statement: The Divine Institution of Marriage

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:34:00 -0700

The Church has released a statement explaining its stance against institutionalized same-sex marriages. Source: LDS.orgCreated...

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Faith and Politics

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:49:00 -0700

In just a few days the Democratic Party will assemble here in Colorado to officially nominate their candidate for President of the...

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Announcing the NEW Phoenix, Arizona temple!

LDSFiles.com — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:16:00 -0700

President Thomas S. Monson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today that the Church plans to build a...

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Search for the Truth

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:46:00 -0700

I recently received the following e-mail: Dear Brother Beardall, I have recently watched the series of videos Search for the Truth:...

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The FLDS & Apostasy

Bill Beardall — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:38:00 -0700

In recent weeks, many of us have watched with great interest as events have unfolded at the YFZ Ranch in Eldorado, Texas. While...

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D.T.R.: What You Should Know Before You Get Married - Talk on CD

Melanie — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:26:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer D.T.R.: What You Should Know Before You Get Married by Elia Gourgouris. Published...

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The Difference One Can Make - Talk on CD

Melanie — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:16:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer The Difference One Can Make by Larry Johnson. Published by Deseret Book. Retail...

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Home Evenings That Help Teens Defend the Church

Anne Bradshaw. — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:47:00 -0700

We inoculate our children against harmful disease. Why not inoculate our teenagers against harmful attacks on the Church they face at...

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30 Seconds

Doug — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:33:00 -0700

As stated earlier, I've been wanting to write some short stories on random topics to help practice and fine tune my writing. I've...

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Activity Idea: Presidency Pedicures

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:21:00 -0700

I thought this idea was fun for Activity Days or Young Women. And hey - get yourself a free pedicure out of the deal!...

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FHE Idea: Hold to the Rod

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:02:00 -0700

Great lesson idea from Sugardoodle.net that could be used for Family Home Evening (FHE) or Sharing Time in Primary. Source:... Read...

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Activity: 9 B's Wall Hanging

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:52:00 -0700

A fun craft idea for Activity Days, Young Women and more! Source: Sugardoodle.net Created By: Laura Mulholland Read full article...

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Whose Church Is It Anyway?

Bill Beardall — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:24:00 -0700

Over the past year there have been numerous articles and blogs addressing the Church, its doctrine, practices, and people. Much of...

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Doctrinal Ping Pong

Bill Beardall — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:08:00 -0700

I often receive questions about various aspects of the gospel from those who frequent my lesson outlines posted on the Internet....

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Overview of Time Out for Women

Melanie — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:26:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Time Out for Women My sister and I got the wonderful opportunity to take a Time...

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Thirty Hymns for Missionaries

Melanie — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:10:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Thirty Hymns for Missionaries. Published by Covenant Communications. Retail...

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Presentation: Ten Virgins

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:53:00 -0700

A visual presentation of the Ten Virgins. This was made for a Young Women fireside but could be presented for other activities....

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Easter Power Point: His Path, Our Journey

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:33:00 -0700

A beautiful presentation on the journey through the life of Christ. Created By: Wendee Nelson, Jessica Phillips, and...

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Pedigree Fan Chart

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:30:00 -0700

Printable 5 generation Pedigree Fan Chart. Source: genealogy.about.com Read full article by clicking here.

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Pedigree Chart

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:11:00 -0700

Pritable 4 generation Pedigree Chart. Source: genealogy.about.com Read full article by clicking here.

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Home Evenings With Lee Ann Setzer's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:08:00 -0700

Author Lee Ann Setzer recently posted an interesting idea for Family Home Evenings on the A Ton of Authors and a Wannabe blog. I...

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Family Tree Chart

LDSFiles.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:53:00 -0700

Printable 4 generation family tree chart. Source: genealogy.about.com Read full article by clicking here.

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Easter Hunt: Carrot Scavenger Hunt

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:36:00 -0700

"Plant" redeemable paper carrots around the house for your kids to find! Source: Familyfun.com Read full article by clicking...

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Easter Egg Decorations: Dress Your Egg

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:20:00 -0700

A cute way to spruce up those Easter eggs. Simply print and cut out. An easy craft to do with your little ones. Source:... Read...

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Easter Poem: Jelly Beans

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:51:00 -0700

Red is for the blood He gave. Green is for the grass He made. Yellow is for the sun so bright. Orange is for the edge of... Read...

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The Story of Easter: Easter Egg Hunt

LDSFiles.com — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:07:00 -0700

Put the following items into Easter eggs along with the corresponding scriptures. This would be great for Family Home Evening --...

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Chorister Flipchart: "Our Bishop"

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:24:00 -0700

Flipchart for the Primary song, "Our Bishop". Amy says: On pg. 4, I tell my pre-readers that "word" says word. On the word...

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Mindy Gledhill – Feather in the Wind

Melanie — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:08:00 -0800

Reviewed by Jennifer Wilks, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Feather in the Wind by Mindy Gledhill. Produced by Scott Wiley. Published by...

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A Narrative for the Trip

Doug — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:47:00 -0800

Given as our car-trip in July (see previous posts) will take us through ~27 States and 6000+ miles, I decided to ping some groups that...

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Teaching Your Children to Fly

Melanie — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:56:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Teaching Your Children to Fly by Merrilee Boyack. Published by Deseret...

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Stay in the Life Boat

Melanie — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:40:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Stay in the Life Boat by Brad Wilcox. Published by Deseret Book. Retail Price:...

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E. B. Samuelson

Doug — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:54:00 -0800

I've had a peculiar experience this past week. I decided I wanted to write some short stories, for writing practice. I also decided to...

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Home Evenings With Linda Paulson Adams' Family--Part II

Anne Bradshaw. — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:24:00 -0800

This week, Linda Paulson Adams continues with more help from her family's wealth of Family Home Evening ideas. In addition to her...

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Thomas S. Monson Named 16th Church President

LDSFiles.com — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:29:00 -0800

Thomas S. Monson is the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was announced today at a news...

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Home Evenings With Linda Paulson Adams' Family--Part I

Anne Bradshaw. — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:57:00 -0800

Linda Paulson Adams is the author of two LDS novels set in the Last Days, which lead up to the building of the New Jerusalem. Read the...

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Mapping it out

Doug — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:03:00 -0800

I'm posting a graphic of the mapquest map that shows the trip we're planning for this summer. See the previous blog...

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6,000 Miles, 3 Girls, and a 5-yr-old

Doug — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:34:00 -0800

I have to confess that I don't remember when it was. How long ago. What I was doing at the time. What we were even talking about. But,...

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Timeline: President Hinckley as Prophet

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:52:00 -0800

The Church has published a timeline of significant events in the presidency of President Gordon B. Hinckley. Source: LDS.org Read...

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President Hinckley Funeral Service

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:49:00 -0800

Funeral services for President Gordon B. Hinckley, leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who died Sunday...

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Succession in the Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

LDSFiles.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:42:00 -0800

Very detailed and specific description of how succession happens when a President of the Church passes away. Source: LDS.org Read...

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Home Evenings With Annette Lyon's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:51:00 -0800

Author, Annette Lyon, Utah's 2007 Best of State Fiction Medalist, shares her family's experience holding Family Home Evenings, and...

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Info On LDS Cruises

Doug — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:10:00 -0800

I've had a few people ping me asking about how to arrange an LDS cruise, or how to get an LDS tour guide. I'm happy to help, although...

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More FHE Ideas!

Anne Bradshaw. — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:30:00 -0800

This week, we have more ideas from Sherry Ann Miller, "writer of miracles," and author of Mama's Lemon Pie. "Each week before Family...

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Home Evenings With Josi S. Kilpack's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:01:00 -0800

I feel the reason Family Home Evenings are so difficult to accomplish is because of their extreme value in binding families, which...

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Family Night With Julie Coulter Bellon's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:41:00 -0800

This week, Canadian writer of unique LDS Romantic Suspense novels, Julie Coulter Bellon, shares an excellent idea from a Christmas...

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Home Evenings with Jeanne McKinney's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:02:00 -0800

Author and working screenwriter, Jeanne McKinney is trying to get films made that have a positive impact on the industry and will give...

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Home Evening with Heather B. Moore's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:56:00 -0800

LDS author of the renowned Out of Jerusalem series, Heather B. Moore, shares Home Evening ideas that she and her husband have used in...

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FHE with Sherry Ann Miller's Family

Anne Bradshaw. — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:34:00 -0800

I thought it would be fun to ask some of my author friends what they do (or did) for Family Home Evenings. This post is Part One of...

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A Way to Help

Doug — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:32:00 -0800

Well, getting the book onto Amazon.com was a good thing. Revenue-wise it isn't a major immediate score, though. Because they take 55%...

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Teen Foam Evenings

Anne Bradshaw. — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:22:00 -0800

As mentioned in a previous post, these blogs will address a variety of Home Evening situations, and today we’re looking at a house...

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Getting Organized

Anne Bradshaw. — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:25:00 -0800

If your Family Home Evening is on the wild side, with kids out of control, try buying or making a chart that divides responsibilities...

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For What Purpose?

Anne Bradshaw. — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:37:00 -0800

Before diving into a variety of home evening ideas, I thought it might be good to outline what we are trying to achieve by holding...

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The Origin of the term: "Foam Evening"

LDSFiles.com — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:44:00 -0800

When our four children were growing up in England, one toddler couldn’t get his tongue around “Family Home Evening,” so this much...

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Moving Forward

Doug — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:52:00 -0700

It's a new season. "The Shopping Cart Man" is still self-published. I'm not in any major bookstores. How will I move inventory? I've...

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Why Repeat

Doug — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:31:00 -0700

I clearly vowed to never self-publish again, and yet, I did. Why? I continued to write, simply for me, not for money. I enjoy it. I...

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Self Publishing Means...

Doug — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:37:00 -0700

As acknowledged previously, I've had some people indicate that they'd be interested in hearing of the triumphs and travails of...

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Church Growth

Bill Beardall — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:15:00 -0700

In the Sunday morning session of the October General Conference President Hinckley made the following statement, “The Church has...

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No Sunday School This Weekend

Bill Beardall — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:48:00 -0700

If you are anything like me, there is anticipation in advance of General Conference. I always wonder what great announcements might be...

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Here's the Scoop

Doug — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:32:00 -0700

Hey, I've had a few people ping me interested in finding out how to get an LDS tour guide for cruises they plan on taking. I'm sure...

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Proclamation on the Family & Prophetic Fulfillment

Bill Beardall — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:04:00 -0700

I recently completed reading America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It by Mark Steyn. Much of the book discusses changing...

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Back On Board

Doug — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:47:00 -0700

Wow! It's been quite some time. It's been a very busy year. And, I probably set my sights too high for the blog. Great plans can be...

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September Dawn

Bill Beardall — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:12:00 -0700

Occasionally I receive an e-mail from a visitor to my web site asking about the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Here is a sampling of some...

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Talk on CD: No More Double Messages

Melanie — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:39:00 -0700

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer No More Double Messages by Jeanette Smith. Published by Covenant...

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Music CD: "A Privilege" by Ty Turley-Trejo

Mark Jacobsen — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:57:00 -0700

Reviewed by Mark Jacobsen, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer "A Privilege" by Ty Turley-Trejo. Published by Ty Turley-Trejo. Rating: 5/6...

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Talk on CD: Sticks and Stones

Melanie — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:32:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Sticks and Stones by Andrew Horton. Published by Covenant Communications. Retail...

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Forever: 14 Romantic Favorites

Melanie — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:14:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Forever: 14 Romantic Favorites by Various Artists. Published by Covenant...

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Return to Oklahoma

Bill Beardall — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:02:00 -0800

Thirty-five years ago I served as a missionary in the Oklahoma Mission. It remains the defining experience of my life. It was during...

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CD Review: Showtime!

Melanie — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:45:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Showtime! Music of Broadway and Hollywood by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir....

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Talk on CD Review: Stand Your Ground

Melanie — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:28:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Stand Your Ground by Diana H. Hoelscher. Published by Covenant...

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Let the Light In by Lyndsi Houskeeper

Melanie — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:15:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Let the Light In by Lyndsi Houskeeper. Published by Covenant...

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An Enhancement

Doug — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:38:00 -0800

OK, I may have broken protocol on blogs, but I just went back and "enhanced" the previous entry. I picked a few pictures from the trip...

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Three Sets of Ruins

Doug — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 03:39:00 -0800

Doug in Tulum I wanted to share a little bit more about the ruins we saw on our trip. We went to three areas with ruins: Tulum (near...

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Hello Again...

Doug — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 05:51:00 -0800

Wow! Time flies! First it was the Christmas break, then a big trip in January, now it's suddenly February, and I haven't entered a...

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The Mormon Question

Bill Beardall — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0800

This past week, Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and faithful member of the Church, formally launched a presidential...

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Real Shopping Cart Men...

Doug — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 02:09:00 -0800

Well, this has been interesting. When people find out what my "The Shopping Cart Man" book is about, they share their own little...

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Ancient Prophecies

Bill Beardall — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:11:00 -0800

The final Old Testament lesson of 2006 (Lesson 48) discusses the latter-day prophecies of two ancient prophets, Malachi and Zechariah....

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What's it all about?

Doug — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:46:00 -0800

I was asked to post a little bit about what my new book is about. As I mentioned in an earlier posting, "The Shopping Cart Man" is...

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Old Testament - New Insights

Bill Beardall — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 00:24:00 -0800

In my Old Testament – Lesson 1 outline I wrote that much of my study of this ancient volume of scripture had been guided by A...

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What have I done?

Doug — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:24:00 -0800

Had I had this blog up and running sooner, I would have given the blow-by-blow on finding someone to print the book, etc. Now that...

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Well, what would you do?

Doug — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 13:03:00 -0800

So, what's this blog for anyway? I'm planning to dedicate this blog to my writing efforts. I've had a lot of people ask what it's like...

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Sheese! Am I behind...

Doug — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:46:00 -0800

One thing after another has combined to put me way behind in getting any more posts made... First, for whatever reason, I couldn't get...

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The Gospel Doctrine Class Blog

Bill Beardall — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:59:00 -0800

In 1971 I received a call to the Oklahoma Mission. As most returned missionaries will agree, those two years of service are an...

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The Lines of Our Times...

Doug — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:14:00 -0800

Not that any blog-reader is particularly interested in me, so much as they might be in what I write, I'll simply point out that I was...

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Talk on CD: Christ's Second Coming & Millennial Reign

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:18:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Christ's Second Coming & Millennial Reign - Talks on CD by Randall C....

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Music CD: 30 Hymns For A Peaceful Sabbath

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:17:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer 30 Hymns for a Peaceful Sabbath - 2-CD set by David Glen Hatch Retail Price:...

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Talk On CD Review: On-Target Dating

LDSFiles.com — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:16:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer On-Target Dating by Andrew Horton, published by Covenant Communications If you...

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Talk on CD: Healing the Wounded Soul

LDSFiles.com — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:15:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Healing the Wounded Soul by Jack R. Christianson Retail Price: $11.95 Available...

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Talk on CD: Come, Come Ye Saints

LDSFiles.com — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 04:16:00 -0800

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer Come, Come Ye Saints by Heidi Swinton Retail Price: $11.95 Available here I...

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